Michael Jordan is arguably one of the best player in NBA history. Jordan had an unprecedented impact on the game with his fantastic scoring ability and his rugged defending.
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Jordan was an electrifying guard at 6’6 and was a supremely talented player who could score on anyone. With a great mid-range shot to thunderous dunks, MJ had it all.
The number three pick of the 1984 draft made an instant impact on his debut in the NBA. As a 21-year-old rookie, MJ scored a staggering 2313 points which was a league high. He finished as the runner-up scoring champion in his first year itself. It was just a glimpse of his His Airness’ greatness.
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Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls during the 1997 McDonald’s Championship. (Photo by Dimitri Iundt/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images)
MJ went on to dominate a whole 90s decade as he led the Bulls to 6 NBA championships, winning five MVP trophies, 10 scoring titles, and 6 Finals MVPs.
The G.O.A.T. celebrates his birthday today as he turns 58 years old. The NBA community all over the world took to social media to celebrate MJ’s greatness.
Twitter celebrates Michael Jordan
Many players and teams alike poured in their wishes for the all-time great on twitter.
From @FCBerni12 to @bennythebull, Happy Birthday to Michael Jordan! 🐐🎂
Happy Birthday to the legendary Michael Jordan! 🏀❤️💙 🎂5⃣8⃣
Happy Birthday boss!
Help us wish a BIG happy birthday to Hornets Chairman Michael Jordan! 🎉🥳🐝
Michael Jordan might be the MEME goat too. What’s your all-time favorite MJ meme?
Happy 58th Birthday, Michael Jordan! 🎂🐐 (🎥: @Jumpman23)
Throwback to this legendary photo in honor of Michael Jordan’s birthday. 🔥
In honor of MJ's birthday, gotta bring back this classic Slapped Malik Monk in the middle of the game 😂 (via @wzaldridge)
Long live the legend! Happy Bday #GOAT @Jumpman23 😁🏀
Fans react to G.O.A.T’s birthday
Many NBA fans also reacted to Michael Jordan’s birthday.
Just remember that today is Michael Jordan's birthday. If you don't wish him a happy birthday, he'll take it personally.
Happy birthday to the Real G.O.A.T #MichaelJordan 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥‼️
today is the GOAT day #HappyBirthdayMichaelJordan
Happy birthday GOAT 🔥🔥 #MichaelJordan
Michael Jordan after everyone wishes him Happy Birthday Today:
Happy 58th birthday Michael Jordan. Always the GOAT! May you have many more. 🏀🎂
Even when he was standing still and palming a basketball, he'd fake you out. Happy birthday, Michael Jordan. @NBAHistory
Jordan might not be in the league for 18 years now, but the basketball community still adores the legend. It’s not a big surprise given the impact he has had on the game. He was the inspiration to many and forever will remain one of the best to ever to the game.